Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 641 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Tell it, don’t just read it): Speak slowly, clearly and loudly enough for everyone. Pause before a surprise and change your voice for each character (a deep voice for a giant, a squeaky one for a mouse). Look at your listeners and use your face and hands to show feelings and actions.

1. 1.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Shout every single word.

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